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Worst Pregnancy Advice

I remember when I was pregnant with my oldest child my mom told me that I shouldn't raise my hands above my head because it might cause the cord to be wrapped around the baby's neck. I knew it sounded ridiculous but I was young and scared and so for the entire nine months I never lifted my hands above my shoulders. Looking back on it now I realize how silly I was being.. This i just one of the numerous little tidbits of pregnancy advice I've gotten over the years from family, friends, and even well-meaning strangers.

That one gave me a good laugh. LOL I swam with my last two babies, up to their due dates. Lots of raising of the arms above my shoulders for that, and both babies were just fine (no cord wrapping). Still chuckling over that one.

Can't think of any "wrong" well meaning pregnancy advice I was given. Anyone else?

That is too funny! Eating dark foods will not affect a baby's skin color or create birth marks. Eating high quality foods that are dense in nutrients will help create a healthy baby with healthy skin, and that includes dark green leafy vegetables and dark red beets.

It's such a shame there are so many pregnancy myths and so much bad advice out there. Particularly with a first baby, a woman can feel nervous and unsure as to what advice to follow. It's a great thing that this forum does it's bit to dispel these pregnancy myths which can be worrying for mums.